Outlines the research findings from the Heldrich Center’s job posting analysis, which offers insights into job advertisements in the child care field, including position type, employment type, wages, and location. These findings offer insights into the demand for...
Summarizes the preliminary findings from the Heldrich Center’s first series of focus groups with members of the child care workforce in New Jersey. Findings are organized according to four themes: motivation, workplace logistics and support, career planning, and...
Since 2022, the Heldrich Center has explored workers’ perceptions of and experiences with racial and ethnic discrimination at work and opinions of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices. The study included a survey using a comprehensive, national...
Who we are HISTORY | MISSION & VISION | DIRECTIONS & PARKINGThe John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is based at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The Center, founded...
New research brief examines older workers and job dislocation.
New brief examines the vital role that public libraries play for all members of a community, including job seekers.
Discusses the recession, green jobs, and job skills.
Work Trends | Chapter 8 Older Workers, Job Loss, and RetirementWork Trends surveyed workers about retirement, including the experiences of workers who had retired but remained in the workforce, opinions about being older workers, and perceptions about retirement...
A groundbreaking longitudinal panel study of American workers suffering unemployment and long-term unemployment (workers looking for work for at least six months) during and after the Great Recession. Heldrich Center researchers conducted four surveys asking workers about their unemployment and reemployment experiences from 2008 to 2011. This series went on to win the 2013 American Association for Public Opinion Research Policy Impact Award.
Evaluation of a New Jersey program designed to increase awareness and access to worker benefits programs, including paid family and medical leave benefits, earned sick leave, and unemployment insurance. The Heldrich Center will focus on understanding the program's...
Presents topline data from the January 2025 and December 2024 Work Trends surveys. The January 2025 topline data examine employment status as well as opinions on the job market for those looking for work, job security for workers, the cost of living, the current...
Heldrich Center studies on economic and labor market trends typically focus on specific sectors, including but not limited to childcare, healthcare, life sciences, and technology.
Research Expertise The Heldrich Center is a national leader in improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities. For over two decades, we've conducted rigorous program evaluations and research, delivered strategic technical assistance, and advised employers...
Findings and recommendations from a study designed to better understand and document community needs and areas for growth in training, recruiting, hiring, and retaining students, trainees, and workers for New Jersey’s energy-efficiency workforce.
Publication June 7, 2023Provides an overview of the New Jersey Career Network Job Seeker Community and its services, examines membership, and reviews the Community’s operations and outreach efforts. Also offers lessons learned from the Community and recommendations...
Presents infographics from a November 2023 survey of U.S. workers about artificial intelligence.
Presents findings from a November 2023 survey of U.S. workers, job seekers, and retirees about artificial intelligence.
Provides proceedings from an October 2023 diversity and inclusion forum.
Presentation from October 2023 diversity and inclusion forum
Findings from November 2023 survey of American workers and job seekers.